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2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] New Look for Neighborhood Giant

Former employee and grab a quick meal. The section also features an open market-like dis- returns to manage play. Baskets and hardwood-finished displays give the department a local remodeled store. farmer’s market feel. By Wade Rice Some of the changes in the new store are based off of customer feed- The Connection back. Shoppers asked for changes in the products offered, such as more ohn Schoenecker grew up in prepared foods for an Springfield. After graduating easy dinner or lunch, J high school, he started working Boar’s Head Brand “It felt like at the Giant supermarket on Roll- meats and cheeses in ing Road. Eventually, Schoenecker was the service deli, an or- coming transferred to several other Giants in the ganic and natural aisle supermarket chain. When he found out that Donated Photo and food pairing, such home.” the Rolling Road Giant was to be remod- as cheese and crackers eled, he jumped at the chance to be its store in displays. To make — John manager. the shopping experi- Schoenecker “It felt like coming home,” said ence more enjoyable, Schoenecker, whose mother has shopped at customers asked for easy navigation, the store since he was a boy. Schoenecker’s including less clutter and wider aisles, Cutting the ribbon on the newly renovated Giant store on Rolling Road wife, Nicole, even works as the store’s flo- lower shelves and more customer em- are, from left, Nicole Schoenecker, John Schoenecker and State Sen. ral manager occasionally. ployee interaction in service depart- George Barker (D-39). Clay Rolfe, Giant district manager, started ments such as meat and service deli. the May 30 ribbon cutting by introducing “This store is also special for me,” he said. panded in its floor size and storage space. The new store also features an ex- Schoenecker, who described how his Giant “When I was campaigning, I went door-to- panded baby section and a much career started at his neighborhood grocery door in the surrounding neighborhood on THE RENOVATED Rolling Road Giant is larger health section. store. He grew up riding his bike to the Gi- a hot summer day and I came to this Giant similar to Kingstowne Shopping Center Gi- “The different colored tile on the ant with his friends. The Giant on Rolling to cool off and grab a drink. My wife also ant, which was recently remodeled. floor in the health and floral sections Road has been at the center of the West stood outside in the parking lot asking “This is what we call the ‘Power Aisle,’” of the store give the feel of a store Springfield for 31 years. people to sign their names to have me put said Rolfe said, referring to the area by the within a store,” said Jamie Miller, State Sen. George Barker (D-39) was on the ballot.” produce section that now includes an olive Giant’s public affairs manager. present for Friday’s ceremonial ribbon cut- “The new store looks completely differ- bar, a salad bar, and an expanded cheese Giant has recently started featuring ting. Barker remarked how impressed he ent from the old store.” Schoenecker said. shop. The section also offers prepared foods a bestsellers section with magazines, was about the store being run by a local The renovation added 15,000 square feet and a quick grab and go style section for books and movies. A new Staples sec successful employee. to the store. Each department has been ex- customers who want to run into the store See Makeover, Page 5

Vote June 10 Democrats Debate in Fairfax Any registered voter in the 11th Congressional District can partici- pate in its Democratic primary on after the debate. “I was impressed with all taken money from business interests, par- Tuesday, June 10, regardless of po- Voters decide their answers. … Coming to the debate ticularly defense contractors. litical affiliation. Voters in Virginia made it harder.” “No one has had a hint that I have been between four do not register to vote by party. Citi- The winner of the primary will compete standing up for anyone else other than the zens should expect to vote at the in November against Republican Keith people I represent,” she said during the candidates June 10. same polling station they attend Fimian. U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11), who debate. during a general election from 7 By Julia O’Donoghue currently holds the seat, announced that he Connolly has focused on his record as a a.m. to 7 p.m. See http:// The Connection would not seek reelection local government official. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ earlier this year. During the debate, the ith very few substantive dif- “I haven’t really chairman touted Fairfax Wferences on the issues, FORMER U.S. Rep. Leslie County’s status as the “best to get elected. Connolly won 60 percent Democratic candidates vying Byrne has presented her- narrowed it down. managed” county in the of the vote in his countywide race last for the party’s nomination in the 11th self as the candidate with country under his leader- fall. He also alluded to Davis’ defeat of Congressional District are emphasizing integrity. Byrne said she I was impressed ship. He also notes that Byrne, who previously held the seat, in experience, character and their ability to spoke out against the Iraq Fairfax has the highest 1994. get elected in the days leading up to the war when few other pub- with all their graduation rate of any lo- “I can hold this seat. No one else on June 10 primary. lic figures would. As a state cality and lowest crime rate this stage can say that to you,” said The four candidates discussed the im- senator, she fought the answers.” of the 100 largest localities Connolly. migration and the Iraq war during a May trucking industry and was — Natalia Parmly, Fairfax in the nation. Iraq war veteran Doug Denneny has 29 debate in the City of Fairfax. able to get a law passed City resident Connolly’s 20-year envi- emphasized his life as a career public Many undecided voters said they that mandated truck cov- ronmental plan is the first servant, not a career politician. would have difficulty picking one candi- ers. of its kind, he said. “I am not in this race to raise my stan- date over another, since they said sev- Byrne has criticized other candidates, es- “I am not satisfied with making a point dard in life … not to chase another of- eral of those running are well qualified. pecially Fairfax County Board of Supervi- or taking an ideological position. I want to fice,” Denneny said. “I haven’t really narrowed it down,” sors Chairman Gerry Connolly, saying he get things done,” said Connolly. Denneny has been critical of Byrne and said Fairfax City resident Natalia Parmly backed down from tough issues and has The chairman also emphasizes his ability See Debate, Page 7

Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Burke News Body of Missing Burke Man Found in Potomac River Montgomery County (Md.) River Rescue Strike Team 10 and Strike Team 30 on Wednesday, May 28 recovered the body of a Burke man from the Potomac River from the area south of Riley’s Lock and north of Swain’s Lock. The man has since been identified as Dustin Joel Farkas, 23, of the 7000 block of Veer- ing Lane in Burke. He was reported missing to Fairfax County Police on April 27. Detectives from the Montgomery County Police Major Crimes

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County Police Department have begun an investigation. The Amber Healy cause and manner of death remain under investigation. There is no evidence of foul play. — Aaron Stern

VRE Garage Now Open /The Connection Commuters who use the VRE station in Burke have a new parking facility to utilize. The $28 million, 1,292-space facility has an entrance on the east end of the building. The exit is on the west end. Parking spots for those with disabilities are available on the first and second levels, and access to the station is from the second level Construction is well underway for the new elementary school in Laurel Hill. of the garage. Construction will continue on two other parking lots that will provide 300 additional spaces. New sidewalks are also being installed, along with a kiss and ride drop-off area. Construction Ahead? The final day of free shuttle services between the Burke Cen- tre Library, Saint Mary’s Church and the VRE Station will be aside, Tistadt said. Friday, June 13. The Fairfax County EZ Bus will continue its Newly released report A boundary study was also turned down, as normal north/south routes to the Burke Centre Station, arriv- from FCPS staff recom- it is not clear whether Lake Braddock and ing five to 10 minutes before VRE trains 324, 326, 328, 330 Hayfield secondary schools, the closest schools and 332 depart. In the afternoon, the same bus will leave the mends building addition to to South County, have the extra room to relieve station five minutes after trains 325, 327, 329, 331, 333, 335 overcrowding at South County without over- and 337 arrive. South County Secondary. crowding those schools. Two pedestrian trails were recently completed for residents The only choices then are to build an addi- at Burke Shire Commons and Walnut Woods to use, and the By Amber Healy tion onto South County, which would make that garage was designed to look consistent with the area. The Connection a permanent secondary school, or to build a sepa- Braddock Goes Green ean Tistadt acknowledges that South rate a middle school. “I’m not County Secondary School needs more Further complicating The Spring Town Meeting of the Braddock District will focus room. The question is, will that room the issue is $10 million surprised by on environmental initiatives across the county. D come in the form of an addition on the the Board of Supervisors Scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kings school, or a new middle school the community has approved last month, spe- some of the Park Library meeting room at 9000 Burke Lake Road, the meet- demanded for years? cifically earmarked for a ing will discuss initiatives underway across the region, the content of this Tistadt, assistant superintendent of facilities and middle school. Tistadt county and in individual neighborhoods. Speakers will include transportation for Fairfax County Public Schools, sent said if the School Board Supervisor Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock), Fairfax County Envi- report, I just a report to the School Board on Friday, May 23 out- approves building an ad- ronmental Coordinator Kambiz Agazi, Fairfax County Urban lining four possible options for dealing with over- dition, he would go back Forester Michael Knapp and Metropolitan Washington Coun- wonder why crowded conditions at the three-year-old South to the Board of Supervi- cil Of Governments Director of Environmental Programs Stuart County Secondary School. sors and ask them to re- they’re trying Freudberg. Representatives from Earth Sangha and other or- “We don’t believe the current [enrollment] num- consider allowing his staff ganizations will also be on hand with ideas, suggestions and bers will get bigger in the South County boundary to use that money for an so hard not to to answer questions. area,” said Tistadt, which is why he and the facili- addition. The meeting will be broadcast on Fairfax County Govern- ties staff are recommending the School Board build “If not, we’ll have to build the ment Channel 16 at 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 15; Friday, June an addition onto South County instead of building a find a way to fund it our- 20 and Tuesday, June 24. For more information or to make school.” separate middle school. selves,” Tistadt said. ADA accommodations, contact the Braddock District Office at Current enrollment projections state that the — Christine Morin [email protected] or 703-425-9300. school should remain about 400-500 students over IN JANUARY, however, its 2,500-student capacity for the foreseeable future, the School Board voted on a motion to begin Support Staff Appreciation Tistadt said. Given that information, he does not moving toward building a middle school once believe those numbers constitute a need for a middle $10 million was secured for that goal. Week Reception June 23 school. With the money set aside by the Board of Su- The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will honor Direct “It’s hard to justify building a middle school for pervisors, combined with state allocations from Support Professionals Appreciation Week with a reception on 1,250 kids,” he said. Enrollment at the middle school the General Assembly, a total of $13.4 million Monday, June 23 at 8:30 a.m. in the Forum of the Fairfax County would be roughly half the size of enrollment at the has been dedicated for the construction of South Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in high school, which was built for 2,500 students. County Middle School. Fairfax. A proclamation will be made during that morning’s The other options considered in the report were “I’m not surprised by some of the content of Board of Supervisors meeting. relocating programs that brought in students from this report, I just wonder why they’re trying so The county government will honor Fairfax Long Term Care other schools, conducting another boundary study hard not to build the school,” said Christine Morin, or building a middle school. chair of the Middle School Solutions Group and See Week in Burke, Page 5 South County does not have any programs that longtime advocate for a middle school. bring in students, so that option was quickly set See School Addition, Page 9

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Supermarket Makeover Week in Burke From Page 4 From Page 3 Coordination Council and its partner organizations as they tion is stocked with office sup- honor the contributions made by support professionals in provid- plies and a toy and party section ing quality care and support to older people and the disabled in is available for all your celebra- the community. Chairman Gerry Connolly (D-At large), Supervi- tions and gifts. Giant has added a sor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) and Assistant Deputy Sec- home goods section, which has retary of Health and Human Resources Heidi Dix are slated to small appliances such as blenders. speak during the ceremony. For more information, contact Rob- A red DVD rental kiosk and a ert Eiffert at 703-324-2544. Coinstar are also available As customers go to checkout with their items, they’ll notice the addition of self-check outs for their More Noise Ahead for I-495 convenience. The customer service Some residents may not only be sitting in traffic but also lis- desk will also feature Western tening to it once the Capital Beltway’s High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Union money orders and wired lanes project gets underway in July. transfers, Rug Doctor rentals, The Virginia Department of Transportation and two private ATM, postage stamps and phone partners, Fluor and TransUrban corporations, will be removing cards. and replacing the sound barriers along the interstate as part of “We are remodeling or rebuild- the five-year plan to upgrade the Beltway. ing over 100 stores in the next three Officials said the new barriers will be more effective at keeping years.” Miller said. With the remod- noise out of the community but, in some cases, the current wall els, Giant has adopted several en- would have come down before a new one is installed. vironmentally friendly improve- “People are going to be left with nothing for a very long time,” ments, such as high efficiency cool- said Supervisor Penny Gross (D-Mason). ing and heating systems. The excess noise could also impact some public space. Super- The new store ran a three-day visor Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock) raised concerns about the in- hot dog and soda sidewalk sale, crease in Beltway din at Wakefield Park in Annandale. the proceeds of which will be do- Public spaces, like parks, do not automatically receive sound nated to the Capital Area Commu- barriers like residential areas do, she said. nity Food Bank. “Giant donates to — Julia O’Donoghue a charitable organization with ev- An advertising truck went through the area surrounding ery reopening.” Miller said. the store to announce the grand opening. USE YOUR TRICARE New Lorton Office BENEFIT! NOW OPEN

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n the Fairfax Station area, Rob- or any educational causes. These commu- Robertory is the go-to guy to get nity and family pursuits don’t leave much I things done. Through his community time for personal hobbies. activism in the Barrington neighbor- hood, his coaching of girls’ soccer in Burke Favorite local restaurants. Mike’s and involvement at Nativity Catholic American Grill, Artie’s, and Tim’s School, he’s made a second career of giv- Rivershore. ing back to the community. For his efforts, Robertory was recently Community concerns. Fairfax County named Springfield District’s Lord Fairfax, an certainly has grown in terms of population annual honor presented by the Board of since I was born in 1965. I don’t think the Supervisors recognizing outstanding contri- infrastructure in terms of edu- butions by members of the community. Profile cation and transportation has Here, Robertory shares a little bit about kept up with this growth espe- himself. cially in the southern part of the county. I am also concerned about the Number of years in the community. relative affordability of housing in this area. All my 42 years with exception of college. It would be nice for my kids to able to buy Raised in Fairfax and graduated from a house here regardless of their chosen pro- Woodson High School, came back to fession. More locally, we need to complete Centreville after college for four years and the South County pyramid with a middle since 1994 reside in the Barrington com- school and finally relieve the most over- munity of Fairfax Station. crowded educational conditions in the Rob Robertory is shown here with his wife Paige, son Bailey and daugh- county in the last two decades. In addition, ter Lauren. Family. Wife Paige and a son, Bailey, age West Springfield High School needs to get 10 and in fourth grade and daughter, on the FCPS CIP renovation queue for a long husband, and to lose 20 more pounds. implementing technology in the classrooms. Lauren, age 8 in second grade at Nativity overdue renovation. Catholic School. How did you get involved in your What, in your opinion, is the most When you were younger, what did community. My dad got me involved in important issue facing Fairfax Education. B.S. in engineering from you want to be when you grew up. A 2001 when he goaded me that our commu- County today. Transportation. Virginia Tech, M.B.A. in finance, and M.S. lawyer like my dad. nity was not represented at local civic um- in financial planning. brella associations. Then, for the last de- How do you feel about being Community “hidden treasure” you cade, this area has had tremendous turmoil named a Lord Fairfax. It is a great honor, Your first job. Working at the People’s think more people should know in the educational area with overcrowded yet comes with the realization that I am and Drug Store on Main Street across from about. Definitely Burke lake Park. I used schools and frequent boundary changes, so have been part of outstanding teams of self- Woodson High School at $3.35 per hour. to go camping there as a Scout and the circle my work evolved into educational issues in less people with good and noble purposes was completed when I started camping the public schools. Finally, through my that collaborate closely for worthwhile com- Activities/interest/hobbies. I enjoy there with my son who is a Scout. It would wife’s lead, I became involved with trying munity goals. Had it not been for the really playing and coaching soccer, socializing in be great to have more parks like this and I to make our kids school, Nativity, a better great advocates you get to work with, I cer- the community, boating and watersports on am hoping FCPA can find funds to complete place. That has truly been rewarding as I tainly would have never lasted this long. I the Potomac and watching the kids grow the Laurel Hill projects. found it much easier to make a difference am especially amazed at the quality and up. I coach soccer in Burke for my daugh- in the smaller venue and the teachers and quantity of great advocates the South ter and try to be involved in any kids causes Personal goals. To be a good dad, good staff are really outstanding to work with in County area produces. Viewpoints G.O.P. Women The Republican Women What do you think about Gov. Tim of Clifton Club conducted its Annual Membership Kaine as a prospective running Tea on Sunday, May 18 at the home of Marianne mate for Barack Obama? and Charles Gearhart of Fairfax Station. They had over 45 members and guests in attendance. The guest speaker was Michael Zak, author of the book ‘Back to Basics for the Republican Party,’ which is his history of the GOP cited by Clarence Thomas in a Supreme Court decision. The RWC meets every “It’s not a bad idea and quite “I couldn’t care less about third Monday at Clifton Elementary School. More information about their activities frankly it’d make Virginia look Obama’s running mate because and mission can be found at www.CliftonGOP.com. Shown here are, from left, Ed good if he was elected.” I’m not voting for him.” Rollins, Marianne Gearhard, Zak and RWC president Terrie Rollins. The RWC’s next Arneta Smith, Lorton Kelly Withington, meeting is Monday, June 9, at Clifton Elementary School, 7010 Clifton Road. Jeff Springfield Hughes, an expert on terrorism, will be the guest speaker. Social time begins at 7 — Sara Ronken p.m. and Hughes will begin speaking at 7:30 p.m.

6 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 News 11th District Democrats Debate From Page 3 other things, directed local police officers Connolly said he was not accusing Prince Connolly favors a plan put forward by and county officials to check into a person’s William County residents of being racist and Democratic Sen. Joe Biden, which would Connolly, saying that the two candidates immigration status as a routine matter when defended his remarks about Stewart. divide Iraq into three areas controlled by are more focused on each other than on is- they were stopped or sought services. “When I see demagoguery, I call it for the Sunni, Shia and Kurdish populations sues. During the debate, Connolly referred to what it is,” he said. respectively. The three different areas Physical therapist Lori Alexander said she Prince William County’s board chairman Denneny, who stayed out of the sparring would be loosely associated with each is running to help fix the health care sys- Corey Stewart as a between other can- other, said Connolly. tem. “demagogue.” didates, said the Denneny criticized both plans, saying “If I am elected, I will be the first physi- Byrne immediately “We can demonize other government needs the Byrne’s plan was good but lacked de- cal therapist to be a member of Congress,” criticized Connolly to find a way for tails. He also said the Biden plan would she said. for his approach to localities, but it isn’t a current illegal im- fail. Having only raised $11,000, Alexander the issue. migrants to acquire “That is not going to work to have walls said she would be more independent than “We can demonize solution. … I don’t think legal status but pay put up,” said Denneny, who added that her opponents because she hasn’t accepted other localities, but it a penalty for break- his own plan includes lots of specifics money from special interest groups. She isn’t a solution. … I name calling at any level ing the law. about how to draw down the American also criticized the other candidates for ig- don’t think name “We need to end troops in “smart way.” noring constituents in Prince William calling at any level is is a good idea” the ‘round-them-up’ Connolly responded that he would not County, where approximately one-third of a good idea,” said — U.S. Rep. Leslie Byrne mentality,” he said. endorse putting up walls between the the congressional district lives. Byrne, who added separate regions. But Connolly, who spent “We have 46 precincts in Prince William later that she “didn’t like Corey Stewart and ALL FOUR Democratic candidates said 10 years working for the U.S. Senate For- and some [of those residents] don’t like the [she] didn’t like what he stood for.” they were in favor of ending the war but eign Relations Committee, said the federal other candidates. … They made fun of the Alexander agreed the Connolly was too favored different solutions for achieving it. government has to be careful about creat- candidates’ socio-economic status and how harsh. Though she stopped short of saying Byrne said she had signed on to a plan ing a ethnic strife in the region. they deal with immigration,” she said. she supported Prince William’s action, with 70 other candidates for Congress as “There is a possibility of absolute fratri- Alexander said that many Prince William well as high-ranking members of the mili- cide. The U.S. has been protecting the Kurds ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION produced one residents were happy with what the local tary that can be found at since the first Gulf War,” said Connolly. of the more heated moments in the debate. government had done on illegal immigra- www.responsibleplan.com. Byrne said it Alexander said the United States needs Connolly said that he demonstrated lead- tion. calls for rolling back the U.S. Patriot Act and to be careful not create more turmoil by ership on the issue last summer. He pub- “We are calling people racist in Prince “making sure the media is not a monopoly withdrawing troops from Iraq too quickly. licly denounced Prince William County’s William County. We are labeling another so we can be sure we get the correct infor- “We do need to end the war but we need approach to illegal immigration that, among county that is close to us,” said Alexander. mation.” to do it responsibly,” she said.

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Komen National which there is no an- stant companions T Amber Healy Race for the Cure, held annually on swer. So when the during my illness Community Reporter the first Saturday in June on the National Mall. Guest Editorial treatments are over, it’s were mitigated by the 703-917-6458 [email protected] My goal is to always be the team that raises really not over. fellowship, love and support from the tens Susan Sonley Julia O’Donoghue the most money, and I’ve accomplished it for I was always aware Education and Politics the past nine years. As I add names to my mas- of breast cancer because my mother, 29 at the of thousands whose Nicholas Horrock sive mailing list, I reflect on why I became in- time, was diagnosed in 1959. She had four lives had also been touched by breast cancer. I Business and Transportation Editor volved. It’s not a simple answer, but it carries small children under the age of 6 and under- was not alone with this disease. What a pow- [email protected] a strong message of hope and solidarity. went a treatment program that would be con- erful message! Ken Moore I was diagnosed with breast cancer at age sidered barbaric today. A radical mastectomy I started Champions for the Cure in 1998 to Courts & Projects 40, in 1994, and had multiple surgeries, ra- and immediate hysterectomy followed by mas- celebrate my 5th anniversary cancer free. Since 703-917-6417 diation and chemotherapy. When it was all over sive doses of radiation were very hard on her, then, we’ve been able to raise an astounding Paul Frommelt Sports Editor but saved her life. My father was her steadfast $500,000 for Komen’s breast cancer research, 703-917-6409 supporter, but it was a very difficult time, and treatment, education and screening programs. [email protected] all of our lives changed because of her illness. I’m constantly grateful to Komen for pulling Get Involved Within two years my mother lost her own breast cancer out of the closet and making it a mother to metastatic breast cancer. public issue, so different than it was for my ADVERTISING: It’s not too late to participate in the 2008 To place an advertisement, call the ad Susan G. Komen National Race for the Cure. Today we have so many more resources avail- mother and grandmother. So every year, I dust department between 9 a.m. and The annual 5K event will be held in Washing- able, thanks to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. off my mailing lists and begin fund-raising 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. ton, D.C. on Saturday, June 7, rain or shine, Komen has raised awareness to unprecedented again, hoping the cure is in sight. And every with more than 50,000 participants, including Local display ads 703-821-5050 levels and put breast cancer funding on our year, I find people really do care, and donate Classified ads 703-917-6400 3,500 breast cancer survivors. The race sup- Employment ads 703-917-6464 ports breast cancer research and has invested lawmakers’ agenda. We now have many surgi- generously. I am blessed to be a 14-year survi- more than $1 billion over the past 25 years. See cal and treatment choices; counseling and sup- vor who can continue to contribute to this Steve Hogan Display Advertising www.nationalraceforthecure.org or call 703- port groups are standard procedure. My fam- worthy cause. 416-RACE for late registration. For more stories 703-917-6463 and information, see ily would have been so lucky had my mother Andrea Smith www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. had half these resources. Susan Sonley is an 18-year Reston resident and breast 703-917-6401 At my first race in 1995, I was thoroughly cancer survivor who, for the past nine years running, has Classified Advertising led the highest-grossing National Race team. Sean Godfrey Employment Advertising 703-917-6419 Real Solutions Beltway is the stretch between and perhaps a better definition of Anti-Negative Needed Little River Turnpike and Tysons reckless driving. To the Editor: Corner. The single biggest reason I am sure your readers, those of The negative campaign mailings Editor & Publisher To the Editor: Mary Kimm for this is the fact that the enor- us who in fact actually drive on attacking Gerry Connolly are ex- 703-917-6416 I was dismayed to read the re- mous amount of traffic coming in these roads daily (unlike many tremely disappointing. We live in [email protected] port [“Citizens Lukewarm on HOT from Interstate 66 to the Beltway local and state officials), could a time desperate for a change for Editor in Chief Lanes Plan,” The Connection, May is coming from the left. Not only supply many other examples. our country’s survival, and there Steven Mauren 1-7, 2008] of the April 29 HOT Managing Editors does a left merge I recall when the Mixing Bowl should be no room for such dis- Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, lanes informational meeting in onto a major high- project was about to start, I wrote tortions and untruths in the Demo- Kemal Kurspahic Merrifield. A state official, Nick Photography: Letters way normally slow to the DMV that the likely result cratic Primary June 10. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Nicholson, is quoted as saying, traffic, but a signifi- would be to just make it more ef- Gerry Connolly should be ap- Craig Sterbutzel “We are going to have to change cant number of these ficient to go from one very heavily plauded for campaigning on the Art/Design: our ways of commuting” during Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, cars and trucks probably also want traveled highway to another, but issues, instead of engaging in base- Geovanni Flores,Laurence Foong, the five-year construction period, to move over to the right to get would do nothing to improve traf- less attempts to mislead voters and John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, suggesting working from home, Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp off in the Tysons area. I would ex- fic flow on the congested high- Swift-boat fellow Democrats. I Production Manager: biking to work and working dur- pect that traffic would move more ways. It took several years of work hope that my friends and neigh- Jean Card ing off hours. Does Mr. Nicholson smoothly if a flyover were built to and several billions of dollars, but bors will examine the records of honestly believe that if many have the Interstate 66 traffic en- now that all the pieces are in place, all the candidates running in the CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 people had such options, they ter from the right. it is still a mess on the Beltway and 11th Congressional District this Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver would not use them today instead Another issue is reckless driving. Interstate 95. year. I’m sure they will find Gerry of sitting in their cars for two-three Every rush hour, there are minor More highway lanes offer only Connolly is the most capable of hours or more per day? to major accidents all over the temporary relief, after the signifi- bringing about progressive change CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, This is a perfect example of the L.L.C. area, causing major slowdowns cant disruptions of construction, as in Congress. Time and again, he Peter Labovitz total lack of understanding of the and tie-ups, most of which would continuing development tend to has shown his outstanding lead- President/CEO underlying problems and the lack ership on the Board of Supervisors. Mary Kimm be avoided if (1) there was no high keep adding traffic. The real solu- Publisher/Chief of imagination on the part of state speed tailgating; (2) high speed in- tion to the area’s traffic problems We need exceptional leaders this Operating Officer and local officials who are look- and out-drivers were stopped; (3) is to offer real alternatives to driv- year and we need straight talk Jerry Vernon ing for a low cost (that is, use pri- Executive Vice President excessive speeding were stopped; ing, not constantly trying to ac- about their records, not ugly in- Wesley DeBrosse vate money instead of tax money) and (4) most drivers would slow commodate ever growing num- nuendo. That’s why I’ll vote for Controller solution to the area’s terrible traf- Debbie Funk down in heavy rain and other bad bers of cars. Gerry Connolly next Tuesday. National Sales fic problems. weather situations. None of this is John Lovaas For example, one of the major rocket science. It just requires Dennis Chamot Janet Carver Special Assistant for Operations morning areas of tie-up on the beefed up enforcement of the law Burke Springfield 8 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 News Report Calls for School Addition From Page 4 “For 10 years, they’ve been trying to force school system’s Capitol Improvement “This has been a process and I’m pleased Morin said Fairfax County Public Schools this square peg into a round hole,” Plan, is just too long, Bradsher said. staff has moved toward recognizing that the has an obligation to fulfill a promise for Robertory said. “The process they’re using Two possible public-private partner- overcrowding is not going away,” he said. three schools in Lorton, including South is not accurate, so it’s bound to happen ship agreements are in the works that What kind of facility, however, is up to County Secondary, which was built as a high again and again.” could provide $10 million each toward a the School Board. school acting as a secondary school until a School Board member Elizabeth Bradsher middle school. The report indicates those Storck said it is facility’s responsibility to middle school was built. The third school, (Springfield) said the report seemed to plans would take too long to work carry out whatever decision the Board an elementary school, is currently under come up with a conclusion, then work back- through county review, but Bradsher dis- makes, but Tistadt has indicated he prefers construction in the Laurel Hill neighbor- wards to support the addition, instead of agreed. the addition to a middle school. hood and is set to open in 2009. looking at all scenarios equally. “It doesn’t take that much effort or time As the representative from the Mount She is optimistic that the School Board The report fails to provide any indication from a county standpoint,” she said. “I’ve Vernon District, Storck hopes the rest of the will go against the staff recommendation of how many students may come into the seen the county do parallel permitting be- School Board will vote in favor of building and continue to support a middle school. area as Base Realignment and Closure fore and it takes six months. It can be done.” the school. As the School Board chair, he “I really think we’re in the home stretch changes to Fort Belvoir begin to trickle in Bradsher also thinks Tistadt is trying to said he and the other Board members will now,” she said. “Every governing body un- over the next few years, Bradsher said. Ad- put the School Board in a position to chose take their responsibility to the entire county derstands the only viable, practical and ditionally, the enrollment projections are between building South County Middle into considering when making their deci- long-term solution to this problem is build- only for one or two school years, not the School and renovating other schools badly sion. ing a middle school.” typical five or 10 years. in need of repair and attention, like West A letter addressed to Storck and signed Rob Robertory, another member of the Bradsher, like Morin, said she does not Springfield High School. She does not feel by Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Middle School Solutions group, said this see a reason why the $10 million provided that dilemma is fair or accurate. Connolly (D-At Large), and Supervisors Pat back-and-forth debate is nothing new for by the Board of Supervisors cannot be used “Both schools are worthy of this atten- Herrity (R-Springfield) and Gerry Hyland this area of the county. to bridge funding to 2014, so the school tion and I won’t choose between them,” she (D-Mount Vernon) reminded Storck of the “This is the 10th year we’ve been trying could be built now and paid for later. said. Board of Supervisors’ support of the middle to get adequate facilities in this part of the School Board Chairman Dan Storck school as the only solution to overcrowd- county,” he said. ACCORDING TO some enrollment pro- (Mount Vernon) has long lead the urging ing at South County. School staff needs to find a way to take jections made by members of the South for building the middle school, and he feels “We do not support, nor will we consider, into consideration the types of families County community, the school will reach the board understands the need. amending this motion to allow an addition moving into Lorton, to keep better track of a critical mass of students around 2012, He applauds Tistadt for acknowledging to the South County Secondary School, as how many children will be attending school as BRAC changes take effect. Waiting un- that South County needs some sort of facil- it fails to address the long range needs of there to make more accurate enrollment til 2019, when the middle school is cur- ity improvement to deal with the over- the surrounding community,” the letter projections. rently slated for construction on the crowding. states. Faith Notes COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected] or call 703-917-6440. Deadline is Friday. Messiah Fairfax Presbyterian Church’s United Methodist Church summer worship schedule, with one ser- 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield vice of worship at 9:30 a.m., has begun. (Near West Springfield High School) The church is located at 10723 Main St., (703) 569-9862 Fairfax. Call 703-273-5300 or visit Sunday Services www.fairfaxpresby.com. 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. White Elephant Sale at St. Mary of Sorrows, 5222 Sideburn Road, Sunday School 9:30 am & 11:00 am Fairfax. All proceeds go to the church. “Serving God by Serving Others” Preview sale with $5 admission Thurs- Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org day, June 5, 5-8 p.m. Sale continues with free admission Friday, June 6, 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m.- Baha’i Faith Jubilee Sansaug Korean Presbyterian Christian Center 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 8, 8 a.m.-2 Baha’is of Fairfax County 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. 703-425-3377 p.m. Call 703-323-0345. Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Unitarian Universalist Southwest 703-455-7041 Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting Accotink Unitarian Universalist Fairfax Presbyterian Church 703-912-1719 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM offers an “On Balance” workshop Sunday School Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule 703-503-4579 visit our website: www.jccag.org Thursday, June 12 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Baptist 9:15 AM 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax led by nationally known expert on bal- Preservation of Zion Fellowship Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Worship Service “Experience the Difference” ance Don Rapp. The workshop is open 703-591-9548 to those who want to improve their bal- 10:30 AM St. Stephen’s United Methodist Catholic ance or help others improve theirs. Church Those using wheelchairs or walkers can Church of the Nativity www.calvaryfamily.com benefit. Cost is $10. Call 703-591-3961 03-978-8724 b or 703-591-6283. 703-455-2400 “Continuing the ministry of Non-Denominational Christ on earth” Christian Reformed Burke Community Church Lunch N’ Life for people 50 or 703-425-0205 older, Thursday, July 17 from 12-2 Grace Christian Reformed Church b p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church, 703-323-8033 Lutheran Calvary Christian Church 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. The 703-455-7041 Episcopal Abiding Presence Lutheran Church program will be presented by Dr. Alan Knollwood Community Church b Merten, president of George Mason Church of the Good Shepherd 703-455-7500 703-425-2068 University, speaking on GMU and the 703-323-5400 Methodist community. For reservations, call Faye Presbyterian Quesenberry 703- 620-0161 by July 10. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Burke United Methodist Church Burke Presbyterian Church The cost is $8. If transportation is 703-455-2500 703-250-6100 703-764-0456 needed, call SCFB office 703- 323-4788. The summer Adventures in Learning program will be Wednesdays at the Movies, at Cinema Arts Theater, 9650 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 Main St,, Fairfax, starting Wednesday, Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 9 Springfield Connection Assistant Editor Paula Friedrich Dining 703-917-6459 or [email protected]

Restaurant owner Mike Boyle said a shebeen is like the Irish version Arts❖Entertainment❖Leisure of an American speakeasy.

What’sWhat’s inin aa Name?Name? Local restaurants talk about how they got their names.

By Julia O’Donoghue offer to buy him drinks when they discov- was started by his in-laws. The Connection ered he was “the Artie.” “I think they have done well and definitely “It is an honor to have a restaurant named made a name for themselves with Heart in Christo Landry of Falls Church ive local restaurant owners, man- after me that is high-quality and so success- Hand,” he said. wins last year’s Clifton Twi- agers and former managers ex- ful. When I was younger it was just fun. light Caboose 5K with a time plained how they picked names But now, at this point in life, it makes me Hopsfrog Grille of 15 minutes and 16 seconds. F for their establishments. The Res- proud,” said Simcox. 5765-C Burke taurant Association of Metropolitan Wash- Centre Pkwy., Run at Twilight ington said naming a restaurant is one of Gennaro’s “It is an honor to Burke the most important things an owner does. Restaurant Hopsfrog is an allu- ummer in the Town of Clifton 8170 Silverbrook have a restaurant sion to the Edgar Allan Sofficially starts this weekend, The Auld Shebeen, Road, Lorton Poe short story “Hop- with the 11th annual Twilight 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax Gerald Frybarger said named after me Frog,” according restau- Caboose 5K Race. A shebeen was an illegal-drinking house his Italian restaurant is rant owner Kostas Gary Anderson, chair of this year’s prevalent in Ireland around the turn of the named after his grandfa- that is high-quality Daskalakis. event, is expecting about 400 runners 20th Century, according Michael Boyle, one ther, Gennaro. Poe is rumored to this year for the race, scheduled for of the restaurant/bar’s three owners. “It is a tribute to him. and so successful.” have had a cottage near Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. “It was like an American speakeasy. … We settled on the name — Artie Simcox, George Mason Univer- “The race starts at the There was no drinking on Sundays, so Sun- real easily,” he said. namesake of Artie’s sity and Daskalakis triangle in town, the days would have been a big day for The name also alludes thought it would be fun Running intersection of Clifton shebeens,” said Boyle. to Frybarger’s own first to name the restaurant, Road, Main Street and “Shebeen” is an Anglo spelling of an origi- name, Gerald, and that of the other owner, which is also near the university, after the Newman Road,” Ander- nal Irish language word. Boyle said he and his brother, whose middle name is also writer. The changed wording from “Hop- son said. the owners decided to use the Anglo spell- Gennaro. Frog” to Hopsfrog is a reference to beer, Racers will run out Newman Road ing because they did not think customers The two brothers often get asked about which is typically made with hops, said and loop back into town, ending at would know how to pronounce the word the name. Daskalakis. the starting line. in Irish. “They typically ask us if we are Gennaro “Initially, we thought we were going to This is Anderson’s fourth year or- “We get questions about the name all the or not,” said Frybarger. make a brewpub,” he said. ganizing the event, which begins with time. People wonder what it means,” said a 1-mile fun run for children and par- Boyle. Heart In Hand Fireside Grill ents. 7145 Main St., Clifton 9000 Lorton Station Blvd., Lorton “The previous organizers did a great Artie’s Restaurant Heart In Hand was named with the The name of Daskalakis’ second restau- job having things in place and a list 3260 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax country’s early American settlers in mind, rant, Fireside Grill, fits its atmosphere. The of what needs to be done for this to City of Fairfax power lunch restaurant, said general manager Corey Harlow. natural wood grill is in the middle of the be successful,” he said. Artie’s, was named after Artie Simcox, the American’s forefathers worked hard with dining room so almost all the customers are To register for the event, runners restaurant manager who helped create its their hands through the love in their hearts, sitting “fireside” in some respect. can go to www.signmeup.com/59186 concept in the 1980s. according the restaurant’s Web site. Harlow When Daskalakis was putting the restau- and complete the form online, he said. Simcox, who now manages the Bunga- said the phrase fits well with the restaurant’s rant concept together, all of his themes in- Registration is $18 for the 1-mile run low Billiards chain, said he has always en- cooking, which is made with both hands and volved fire, he said. and $24 for the 5K race, which be- joyed having Artie’s named after him. When heart. “Fireside exemplifies everything we were gins at 6:30 p.m. he was managing it for the Great American Harlow said a name change has never thinking of. We wanted both a natural fire Restaurants group, people would frequently been considered for the restaurant, which and natural wood,” he said. 10 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 News Stimulus Sale! 20% Off! “They are talking about shorter sound HOT Lanes walls than I have ever seen before,” said Insulated Project May Smyth, who added that she has not yet seen Windows Gutters a full sound wall study or the plans for Siding Mean More Noise where they would be installed. & Doors! & Roofs! The excess noise could also impact some Some residents may not only be sitting & Trim public space. Supervisor Sharon Bulova (D- in traffic but also listening to it once the Braddock) raised concerns about the in- Capital Beltway’s High Occupancy Toll crease in Beltway din at Wakefield Park in (HOT) lanes project gets underway in July. Annandale. The Virginia Department of Transporta- Public spaces, like parks, do not automati- tion and two private partners, Fluor and cally receive sound barriers like residential TransUrban corporations, will be removing areas do, she said. and replacing the sound barriers along the — Julia O’Donoghue interstate as part of the five-year plan to upgrade the Beltway. Officials said the new barriers will be Supervisors Request more effective at keeping noise out of the community but, in some cases, the current I-66 Rail ‘Option’ wall would have come down before a new Several members of the Fairfax County • Checkbook one is installed. Board of Supervisors demanded that VISIT US ON THE WEB: “People are going to be left with nothing Metrorail be mentioned in a letter aimed at Rated AMERICAN-WINDOWS.COM for a very long time,” said Supervisor Penny securing a study to improve transportation • BBB Gross (D-Mason). along Interstate 66. VISIT Gross and her colleagues on the Fairfax • Class A. Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) OUR NEW County Board of Supervisors have other wants to ask the Virginia government to Licensed questions about the HOT lanes impact on conduct an environmental impact study SHOWROOM!! noise in residential communities near the along the corridor. But when he asked for & Insured Beltway. They asked VDOT to conduct a other board members’ support, several re- review of the project for “adequate noise fused to do so until rail was mentioned in Free Estimates abatement.” Celebrating his letter as an “option” for improving con- 18 Years Of Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) gestion along the interstate. Excellence 703-323-1120 said the new walls will not adequately pro- Herrity was initially reluctant to include No Pressure Sales 5609-D Sandy Lewis Dr. tect people living on the upper levels of the board’s preference for rail in his request, high-rise buildings. She also said the new Fairfax VA 22032 sound barriers would not cover nearly as Complete Warranties! much ground as the current walls. See County Notebook, Page 15

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The City of Fairfax Band performs its Summer Concert Series Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. For complete schedule visit www.fairfaxband.org.

To have community events listed, call Dreaming of Eden, The Common www.ashleyfistercolefoundation.org 703-917-6440 with questions or send to Threat, Celebrity Gunfight. 10 or www.lifewithcancer.org. [email protected] p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Picnic at the Park. 12-3 p.m., at .Deadline is Friday. Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255- Burke Lake Park Shelter B, 7315 Ox 1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Road, Fairfax Station, to raise money A Special Birthday Celebration. 8 for children fighting cancer and their FRIDAY/JUNE 6 p.m., at Fat Tuesday’s, University families. Tickets price includes Bingo. 7:15 p.m. at Fire Station 3, 4081 Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, catered picnic lunch and all University Drive, Fairfax. 703-273- 703-385-5717. entertainment — Banjo Man Frank 3638. Envy Insane, Vitreous. 8 p.m., TT Cassel, Face Painting, Balloon Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Poco. 8 p.m. Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Animals, Soccer and more. Advance at the Wolftrap Filene Center, 1645 Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com. tickets $12 per person, $15 at the Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $40/ in-house, $25/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. Silver Canyon. 7:30 p.m. Royal Lake Rose Is a Rose Park, 5344 Gainsborough Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324-7469 or Merrifield Garden Center visit. presents the 52nd Negative Space and other Annual Spring Rose bands. 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University Mall, 10673 Show sponsored by Braddock Road, Fairfax, 703- the Arlington Rose 385-5717. Foundation on Classic 60s Rock. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Saturday and Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10. Sunday, June 7 703-255-1566 or and 8. The show www.jamminjava.com. The Laser Beam Team, is free and takes Black Irish, Bo Jankans, place at T.A.M.U., Thad Reid, Deuce Merrifield Gar- Ya Hynest. 10 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., den Center, 12101 Vienna, 703-255-1566 or Lee Highway, www.jamminjava.com Fairfax. For more, call Lunch Bunnies. Bring a lunch and listen to stories. 12 p.m. Birth-5 703-860-0071. with adult. Kings Park Library, 9000 gate. www.BryceFoundation.org, Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to 703-266-0146. register 703-978-5600. Dads’ Play Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 52nd Annual Spring Rose Show Mott Community Center, 12111 sponsored by the Arlington Rose SATURDAY/JUNE 7 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Dads can Foundation at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Family Running Festival. Fit play basketball with their children, Exhibits on display 1-6 p.m. Free, no Families 5K Running Festival is at participate in other outdoor activities reservations required. For more, call Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Lee and enjoy food and refreshments. 703-860-0071. Highway, Fairfax. One-mile fun run Mothers and children also welcome. Guided Walking Tour. 7 p.m., Moore for kids and 5K run/walk for adults. Free. For more information, call 703- House, 3950 Chainbridge Road, Prizes, kids’ entertainment, vendors, 278-8605. Fairfax. 703-385-8414 or food, music and much more. $20/5K, Morning at the Movies charity event www.fairfaxva.gov/MuseumVC/ $15/one-mile. Visit to help fund the monthly melanoma WalkingTours.asp. www.smrun.com/fitfamilies.htm or support group by the Life with Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The call 703-586-5037. Cancer organization. This year’s Fairfax County Master Gardeners moe, Rusted Root. 6 p.m. at the presentation includes a screening of Association gives tips and strategies. Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, the animated film “Kung Fu Panda” 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Kings Park Library, Vienna, 877-WOLFTRAP Tickets are at 9 a.m., with a morning snack bar 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703- $32/in-house, $28/lawn. offering bagels, donuts, coffee and 978-5600. The Ron Holloway Group. 7 p.m., juice available at 8:15 a.m. when the Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., doors open. At the Lee Highway Vienna. Tickets $17 in advance, $20 Multiplex, 8223 Lee Hwy., Merrifield. SUNDAY/JUNE 8 at the door. 703-255-1566 or Hosted by the Ashley Fister Cole Foundation, visit www.jamminjava.com. See Calendar, Page 14

12 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Classes Baskets, Fountains, Benches, 40-75% OFF 25% OFF Statuary, Bonsai, Orchids All Pottery ALL TREES J&P Boxed Roses 2 Buildings Full DANCING 35% Arborvitae, Yews 50% OFF ALL Dudney School of Irish Dance in PLASTIC & Springfield is currently enrolling & SHRUBS OFF & Blue Spruce CONCRETE POTS children 5 and older.ºClasses are Clematis 2 Gallon on Trellis ...... $9.99 located near Braddock Road and the 99 Beltway and are taught by Jordan Hardwood Mulch 3 cu. ft...... $2. 25%OFF Dudney, a Washington native and Topsoil 40 lb. bag ...... $1.99 Herbs, champion step dancer. Visit patios, walls Early Blooming www.DudneyIrishDance.com or call Impatiens 4”...$1.29 Perennials, 703-899-5317. walkways Israeli Dance Class. Tuesdays, 8-10 paver driveways Market Pack p.m., at the Jewish Community Annuals & Vegetables Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 and so much more. Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Beginner, intermediate and Fairfax, VA advanced. $5/session/JCCNV CravensNursery.com member; $6/non-member; $4/ 2 miles west of I-495 student or senior. Reservations not on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) required. Call 301-982-0937. 703-573-5025 Open 9-7 7 Days Irish Step Dance Classes. Fridays at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Open to beginners ages 5-15 at Studio One, 6208 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call Jordan Dudney at 703-899-5317. Singles’ Dance. Hearts in Motion School of Music & Dance hosts Don and Colleen’s Singles’ Dance the third Friday of each month, 8 p.m.- midnight. Dances include cha cha, waltz, swing, hustle, El Paso, slow dances and line dances. Cost is $12 ($20 for a couple). Light snacks are provided, soda and water are “Me and My Dad” available for purchase. The school is To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with located at 8600 Rolling Road, your dad and The Connection will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name Springfield. Call Colleen at 703-437- and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: 1190. [email protected] Learn Carolina Shag dancing with Or to mail photo prints, send to: the Northern Virginia Shag The Laurel Hill Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” Club. Lessons take place at Rene’s 7913 Westpark Dr. • McLean, VA 22102 Supper Club, 3251 Old Lee Highway, Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed Fairfax. Adult lessons are 7:30 p.m. envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. every Wednesday. Lesson is free, adults’ cover charge is $6. Social dancing follows the lessons. See www.nvshag.org or call Cathy Metcalf at 703-690-2631, or e-mail [email protected].

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Revolutionary Backlash: Women and Politics in the Early American Republic. Talk and book signing by Dr. Rosemarie Zagarri. 2 p.m., at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St. Fairfax. www.fairfaxva.gov/ MuseumVC/WalkingTours.asp or ELI MANNING, professional quaterback 703-385-8414. The Four Seasons. 3 p.m., at GMU Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu/cfa Christopher Williams, Chuck E. Skyhawk A-T Costa. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Flight Chronograph Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. 52nd Annual Spring Rose Show sponsored by the Arlington Rose Foundation at the Merrifield Garden Center, 12101 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Exhibits on display 12-4 p.m. Free, no reservations required. For more, call 703-860-0071. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. The Fairfax County Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. 12-3 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333.

TUESDAY/JUNE 10 Just Surrender, The Morning Light, Every Avenue, You Me and Everyone We Know. 6:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255-1566 Five Star Jewelers or www.jamminjava.com. Burke Centre Shopping Center Fairfax Bibliophiles Book 5765-V Burke Centre Pkwy. Burke, VA 22015 Collecting Group. 7:15 p.m. Bring Country singer Trisha Yearwood performs Wednesday, a book to share. City of Fairfax June 11, at 8 p.m. at Wolftrap’s Filene Center. For ticket 703-239-1300 Regional Library, 10360 North Visit our web site: www.fivestarjewelers.net information, call 877-WOLFTRAP. Street, Fairfax. Call 703-293-6227. Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-5, Closed Sun & Mon. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master 877-WOLFTRAP. Tickets are $40/in- University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Gardeners Association gives tips and house, $22/lawn. $25. For more information go to strategies. Pohick Regional Library, The WD Miller Band. 9:30 p.m., www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call 888-945- 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., 2468. 703-644-7333. Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 Summer Concert Series. City of Book Discussion Group. “After This” or www. jamminjava.com. Fairfax Band performs 8 p.m. at the by Alice McDermott. 1 p.m. Pohick Veterans Amphitheater, 10455 Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Armstrong St., Fairfax, 703-757-0220 Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333. THURSDAY/JUNE 12 or www.fairfaxband.org. Mason Festival of the Arts. June 12- Honor by August, Ringleader, 29 on GMU’s Fairfax campus, 4400 Stepanian. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ WEDNESDAY/JUNE 11 University Drive, Fairfax. This three- Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Mini-Golf Tournament with the week festival includes performances Tickets $10. 703-255-1566. Central Fairfax Chamber of by Theater of the First Amendment Aggromatic, Eat It Raw. 8 p.m. at TT Commerce at the Islands in the Park (TFA), The Fairfax Symphony Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. miniature golf course, Braddock Orchestra, The Fairfax Choral Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com. Park, 13241 Braddock Road, Clifton. Society, the Metropolitan Jazz Genealogy Databases. Search for 3:30 p.m. registration, 4 p.m. Orchestra and the World Children’s ancestors using the library’s shotgun start, reception to follow. Choir. Ticket prices vary. Tickets: genealogy databases and other free $30 individual golfers, sponsorships 888-945-2468, www.tickets.com. Internet databases. 7 p.m. Age 13 available. Visit www.cfcc.org. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa. and up. City of Fairfax Regional Louisiana Swamp Romp. The Wild Kenny G. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Magnolias, Pine Leaf Boys, Balfa 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are Call to register 703-293-6227. Toujours, Nathan & The Zydeco Cha $42/in-house, $25/lawn. 877- Teen Book Chat. Mother-daughter Chas. 2 p.m. at the Filene Center, WOLFTRAP. book discussion group. Age 12-16. 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are Theater of the First Amendment. 7:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 $25. 877-WOLFTRAP. Mariela in the Desert by Karen Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to LURE YOUR DAD IN FOR FATHER’S Trisha Yearwood. 8 p.m. at the Filene Zacarias. 8:30 p.m. GMU Center for register 703-978-5600. DAY JUNE 15, 2008 OPEN AT 11:00 AM MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW! Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop 703-815-7427 Just in time for Father’s Day... Now! 1,000s of YESTERDAY’S ROSE where you never see the same thing twice We’re featuring our Scampi-Topped Sirloin... pictures of sports, HOME SALE $ DAZE tender and zesty scampi paired with our melt- graduations, current events and more— 50% Off ALL SKIRTS & PANTS in-your-mouth center cut Sirloin Furniture, Linens & 00 never published, Housewares $1 Or try our Alaskan King Crab Leg dinner. Sat. 6/7/08 Wed. 6/11/08 but posted on the 10am-6pm 10am-6pm Web. Free for Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. 6315 Multiplex Dr. Clothing •Furniture • Housewares Centreville, VA evaluation, available for prints. Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. ConnectionNewspapers.com 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org

14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Community

Jessica Azzarano helps Mary Grace Nugent plant a flower by the court- yard of the Ronald McDonald

House. Many /The Connection organizations sponsored and participated in the May 31 event, includ- ing Pine Ridge

Jenny Westerhoff Landscaping.

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Jan Ward helps plant flowers in the garden in front of the Ronald McDonald House at Inova Fairfax on Saturday, May 31. County Notebook

From Page 11 But several supervisors said Herrity’s saying he didn’t want to appear to be letter had to include at least a mention asking for a specific study outcome. of rail. Board Chairman Gerry Connolly “I don’t want to predispose that rail is (D-At-large) told Herrity, who joined the or is not the solution,” he said. board in January, that the supervisors He and the board’s other Republican, had previously taken the official position Supervisor Michael Frey (Sulley), also of supporting rail in the Interstate 66 mentioned that an extension of rail along corridor. Interstate 66 could run up against sev- “In looking at the corridor, you have eral barriers. got to look at rail. … I am not going to Metro may have to make improve- sign a letter that suggests we are retreat- ments to the tunnel under Rosslyn to ing from our position,” said Connolly. generate enough capacity to support an Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter extension of rail service along Interstate Mill), who is Fairfax County’s liasion with 66, said Frey. The federal government the Metrorail, added that the Rosslyn may also require more density in the area tunnel is currently not operating at de- before they would agree to the extension, sign capacity. said Herrity. — Julia O’Donoghue

Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 15 Camps & Schools If You are UNHAPPY Camps & Schools

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16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Real Estate

Send real estate notes to the Connec- tion at [email protected] or call 703-917-6440. Deadline is Friday.

Weichert, Realtors offers free in- formational seminars on a career in real estate at the Burke/Fairfax Station of- fice, Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. Call Kerrie Price at 703-569-7870 for semi- nar dates and times.

The HGTV show ‘If Walls Could Talk’ seeks homeowners who have found things on their property that con- nect directly to their house’s history. The homeowners, and their houses, will be featured on the show. To be featured on the show or for information, call 303- 712-3148, or e-mail MChristiansen @highnoonentertainment.com.

Weichert, Realtors’ Fairfax Office sales associate Mahala Hart has been awarded the Accredited Buyer Repre- sentation designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council, Inc. of the Na- tional Association of Realtors. Hart joins more than 32,000 real es- tate professionals in North America who have earned the designation. All were required to successfully complete a com- prehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on buyer representation spe- cialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional Call Specific Agents to experience. 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Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 17 Burke Connection Sports Editor Paul Frommelt What’s On The Web? 703-917-6409 or [email protected] The Robinson boys tennis team captures their third straight state title. Sports Full story at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Popup Propels Bruins to Northern Region Crown Fifth inning popup turns into three-run double as Bruins beat Chantilly, 9-6.

By Paul Frommelt The Connection

ake Braddock’s Shane Halley was so mad at himself after sailing a Lpopup to second base in the bot- tom of the fifth inning that he just put his head down and sprinted towards sec-

Photo by ond base – the senior pitcher’s best way to punish himself. With two outs in the inning against Chantilly in the Northern Region baseball Sterbutzel Craig championship game at Yorktown High School on Friday night, Halley believe that he had just ended a bases loaded rally that saw the Bruins pull within two runs of the Chargers, 6-4.

Standing in the on-deck circle, senior Sh- /The Connection annon Mark watched as the ball disappeared into the night sky. “Please God, come back down and hit the The Bruins ground,” Mark thought as the wind began to celebrate after pick up. beating Chantilly. Lake Braddock head coach Jody Rutherford Northern Region Baseball Northern Region thought the same thing standing near third base as he waved the Bruins’ base runners Tournament Champs around the diamond. GIRLS LACROSSE “I knew as soon as it went up, it was just so Oakton High School high and the wind was blowing,” said Ruth- (Oakton 14, Chantilly 12) erford. “I thought that we had a chance at BOYS LACROSSE that ball falling.” Chantilly High School Through a combination of the height of the (Chantilly 8, Oakton 6) ball, the wind and the bright stadium lights, Mark and the Bruins got their wish as BASEBALL The Bruins pose with their second Northern Region banner in three years. Lake Braddock Secondary School Chantilly junior second baseman Roger (Lake Braddock 9, Chantilly 6) Strittmatter lost sight of the ball and it Mark, who was named the L. Patrick Lang couple of times and we just kept taking some dropped right behind the bag at second base. Tournament MVP, capped the inning with a good at bats and [we knew that] somebody SOFTBALL Westfield High School Halley ended up with a three-RBI bases- two-run homer, scoring Halley and himself was going to come through.” (Westfield 5, Herndon 3) loaded double which gave the Bruins a 7-6 with a 310-foot bomb over the right field fence With the victory, the Bruins (22-3) extended lead, en route to a 9-6 victory over the Charg- to give the Bruins the 9-6 advantage. their winning streak to 19 games. That topic, GIRLS SOCCER ers to claim Lake Braddock’s second North- “We played with fire and they are a good however, has become taboo in the Bruins’ Robinson Secondary School (Robinson 2, Westfield 1) ern Region title in three years. hitting team and you make one mistake, pitch- dugout. “We had a guy score from first on that ball. ing or wherever, and it is going to hurt,” said “We don’t ever talk about it. Not a single BOYS SOCCER That tells you how hard they were hustling Chantilly head coach Kevin Ford, who led the person has mentioned that in our locker room Stone Bridge High School and how high that pop-up was,” said Ruther- Chargers (18-7) to their first Northern Region or when I have been around. The only time I (Stone Bridge 1, Robinson 0) ford. Tournament finals in the program’s history. ever hear it is when I talk [to the media],” BOYS TENNIS “We didn’t get it done on the mound. I am said Rutherford. “We don’t talk about it. We Robinson Secondary School CHANTILLY SENIOR pitcher Chris Yates surprised that it is 9-6.” just want to win every time that we take the started the bottom of the sixth in complete The Chargers walked eight batters on the field.” GIRLS TENNIS Thomas Jefferson High School for Science control, recording two quick outs. The third night and hit two more in a uncharacteristic and Technology out, however, was decidedly more elusive. performance on the mound. NOTE: In AAA VHSL state quarterfinal ac- Yates lost the strike zone, walking Bruins se- Halley started on the mound for the Bru- tion on Tuesday, the Chantilly Chargers lost GIRLS OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD niors Brenden Daley and Ryan Buckrop and ins, allowing three earned runs in three in- to Bethel, 4-2, at Old Dominion University. Lake Braddock Secondary School (Lake Braddock 101, Centreville 56.50, then allowing an RBI single to freshman nings of work while striking out five. The trip to the state tourney was the first for Edison 53, Langley 46, T.C. Williams 45.50) Kenny Towns. Yates hit sophomore Ryan Lindemuth pitched a scoreless sixth and sev- the Chargers in school history. The Bruins, Lindemuth with a pitch to load the bases, set- enth to secure the Bruins’ victory. hosting Indian River at Lake Braddock, had BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK AND FIELD South Lakes High School ting up Halley’s fateful popup. “I feel like our guys never give up. They their game suspended in the sixth inning due (South Lakes 93.50, Edison 86, T.C. Williams “Chris made a good pitch. I got real lucky,” always believe that they can come back and to rain. The Bruins held a 6-3 lead and play 77.50, Lake Braddock 51.50, West Potomac said Halley. “I just got real lucky. That is all I win,” said Rutherford. “The guys had their resumed on Wednesday afternoon. The re- 45) can say.” backs against the wall in this tournament a sult was too late for this edition.

18 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Sports What’s On The Web? The Robinson boys soccer team falls in the Northern Region final. Full Story at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Rams Roll by Bulldogs for Northern Region Title Robinson head coach Jim Rike captures 10th Northern Region girls soccer crown.

By Nicolas A. LaMont Westfield in the Northern Region Champi- The Connection onship played at Yorktown, beating the Bulldogs for the third time this season by a

ith a resume that includes 421 2-1 mark. Photo by Wwins, 4 state titles, 10 district With just a little over six minutes expired titles, as well as being named in the game, Robinson found the net and Virginia High School Coaches Association did not look back. Sophomore Jensen Smith

Craig Sterbutzel Craig Coach of the Year three times, National High lofted a cross from the right side of the goal School Athletic Coaches Association Na- box and junior LeighAnne Baxter leapt to tional Coach of the Year in 2005, and being get her head on the ball and drive it off named to the Virginia High School League Westfield senior goalkeeper Brooke (VHSL) Hall of Fame Class of 2008, one Fremeau’s hands into the left side of the goal. Northern Region Soccer “It was big to score first because it got /The Connection our momentum going and we just kept pres- might think adding a 10th Northern Region suring from there and did what we had to Championship may go unnoticed by do,” said Baxter. The Rams struck again Robinson head coach Jim Rike, a 26-year early in the second half as Baxter put a free veteran of the position. kick on target with a ball too much for That, however, is not the case. Fremeau to handle cleanly and sophomore Rike recieves his 10th Northern Region soccer trophy. “When you get to the point where you Audrey Berry was there to take advantage are in my career, these become special be- of the opportunity, burying the ball in the the high left post of the goal with a shot Next up for both teams is the VHSL AAA cause you don’t know how many more you net, putting Robinson up 2-0. and a couple of quality corner kick attempts state championship tournament that kicks are going to get, I’m just proud of the girls,” The Bulldogs found some momentum in down the stretch but it was not enough. off on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will face the said Rike, fighting back tears. On Thursday, the second half, getting a fortunate bounce “We just rededicated ourselves to our champions of the Eastern Region Cox High Rike’s induction into the Hall of Fame was as the ball deflected off a Robinson de- passing game. The kids responded well. We School in Virginia Beach. Rike will attempt announced and on Friday his worthiness fender, resulting in an own goal, cutting the had a great second half, had some chances, to lead his Rams to a fifth state title by host- was again proved as his Rams scored early deficit in half. Westfield continued to apply Robinson just played better,” said Westfield ing the Eastern Region runner-up First Co- and were never truly threatened by pressure, with senior Bo Visavakul striking head coach Chris Godart. lonial High School. Nelson Tapped To Lead Rams BBL Holds Jimmy V Tourney Former Langley assistant will take over By Michael Garcia lions of Americans: “At this age, we all know The Connection people who have affected by cancer.” Robinson’s boys basketball program. The league, he said, saw an opportunity he Burke Basketball League has al- to help families whose lives have been By Paul Frommelt School. “He was involved in ways that the ways prided itself on serving its touched by the disease. The Connection T general public doesn’t always see.” constituent community. The rec- Baciocco said before tip-off that the tour- When current Langley head coach Travis reational league has recently put on food nament raised $1,000 through local spon- obinson Director of Student Activi- Hess took over the boys basketball program, drives, sponsored basketball shootouts, sorships and contributions from the play- Rties Mike McGurk announced this Nelson moved up to become the Langley boys and played at halftime of George Mason ers and attendees. He and Esposito both week that Brian Nelson has been basketball junior varsity head coach, as well basketball games to raise awareness and emphasized their intent to develop a long- hired as the Rams’ new boys basketball head an assistant coach for the varsity program. demonstrate service to various causes. But term, annual tournament with as much coach, taking over for Matt McKeag, who left “I think that he brings a passion to the game. this year, the league decided to pursue an- player and community participation as pos- to become the new head coach at Varina High He is a guy that wants to coach very badly other avenue of community support, cre- sible. Higher participation, the league feels, School in Richmond. and is willing to put in the time and energy,” ating an event that would benefit one of will yield more donations and, more im- “His energy and enthusiasm for basketball said Hess, whose Saxons finished last season the most recognizable organizations in the portantly, a greater concern to support the really came through in the interview process,” with a 24-6 record. “That was one of the rea- country. On Saturday, Burke Basketball Foundation and those whose lives it seeks said McGurk, who was impressed with the sons that he was a great assistant and a big held the first annual Jimmy V Foundation to improve. knowledge Nelson had of the Rams’ basket- part of the reason why he got the job.” Tournament. At noon in the Robinson Sec- “Dave’s vision was to bring more of a ball program. “He was on top of things. He Nelson’s junior varsity program went 31- ondary School gym, eight teams comprised community atmosphere to Burke Basket- went the extra step.” 17 during his time at the helm, including post- from adults in several local leagues tipped ball,” said Esposito. “We have done several Nelson, the head junior varsity coach and ing a 14-2 record last season. off in an effort to raise money and aware- smaller events… in the Burke area, but we assistant head coach at Langley High School “I have been in a really great situation over ness for the Foundation, which supports were hoping to find a project that would for the past three seasons, started out as an at Langley for the last four years. The success cancer research. Its namesake, appropri- get more people involved, and not just the assistant coach at his alma mater, Honeyoye- that our program experienced over the past ately, is basketball legend Jim Valvano, the families of Burke Basketball.” For all the Flass-Lima High School in Rochester, N.Y., season was just awesome. I wasn’t looking to beloved North Carolina State head coach feel-good vibes surrounding the anticipa- from 1998-2004. After the lifelong New jump ship for the first opportunity that came who succumbed to his fight with cancer in tion of the tournament, the games were Yorker moved down to Virginia in 2004, he knocking,” said Nelson of his decision to head 1993. all business. ¡Competitiveness ran high, was hired by then Langley head coach Brian to Robinson. “Everyone knows Jimmy V… and the and it should have - the field included sev- Doyle to lead the Saxons’ freshmen program. “Robinson was kind of unexpected. It is a speech [at the 1993 ESPYs],” said Richard eral former college basketball players and “His commitment level is tremendous. He place where I am going to enjoy both teach- Esposito, Director of Community Relations athletic trainers. Still, everyone in atten- wanted to be involved in every aspect of the ing and coaching. It is a program that I think for Burke Basketball. “This was a chance dance felt the weight of the cause and kept program and that is how you learn. That is can have success, in terms of competing for for us to give back to Jimmy V.” the tournament in perspective. how you become prepared to be a head district championships.” Asked why he chose the fund specifically, “At the end of the day, Burke Basketball coach,” said Doyle, now an assistant princi- Over the past three seasons, the Rams have league President Dave Baciocco cited the is about the kids and about the commu- pal and former head coach at Centreville High posted a 35-53 overall record. prevalence of cancer in the lives of mil- nity,” said Baciocco.

Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 19 Education Rules Would Remove Parents’ Consent Parents oppose Virginia proposal that could write their leverage out of special education regulations.

By Julia O’Donoghue most concerned The Connection

about the new lim- Photo by Julia O’Don its that could be inda Falkenson’s daughter doesn’t placed on parents of pick up on the social cues that children with spe- Lmost other people do. She suf- cial needs. fered from a stroke in utero that “I know of no has left her with some challenging emo- families who re- tional disabilities. quest services their At times, the 13-year-old can make inap- child no longer oghue/The Connection propriate comments or talk too loudly. She needs,” said Phyllis doesn’t have full sensation around her Yoshida, the special mouth, so she doesn’t realize that crumbs education represen- are on her chin, according to her mother. tative on the “My daughter has been socially isolated McLean High in school for years,” wrote Falkenson, a School Parent Vienna resident, whose child spends a lot Teacher Student As- of time sitting in the cafeteria and riding sociation. the bus alone. Several said the At Oakton High School June 2, Virginia’s Board of Education listened to more than 100 Sometimes Falkenson is the only person change would end residents testify about proposed changes to special education regulations. who understands the full impact of her up hurting special daughter’s disability. education students and could lead to an in- many parents at the hearing. board conducted around Virginia. Com- She knows her daughter dropped out of crease in litigation on the part of parents. “The Virginia Board of Education’s pro- plaints about the proposed limits on par- the middle school play because no one Without an avenue to secure the services posal to limit parent rights and participa- ents rights “have been a constant through would sit with her at the rehearsals. School their children deserve, families would be tion in the special education process can be out all the public hearings,” said Charles staff told Falkenson her daughter was “do- forced to resort to the legal system, said summarized in two sentences: ‘Parents, get Pyle, director of communications for the ing fine” when the child was out of the way and let us Virginia Department of Education. calling her several times per do our job. We’re the The state school board made several day, begging to be picked up professionals.’ If only changes to proposals for altering special after other students had that were true,” said education regulations in 2001 and it is likely teased her. “The over-whelming Teresa Champion, a they would do the same before they vote So the Vienna mother does sentiment is that the parent- Springfield resident on the current draft this fall, he said. not understand why Virginia’s whose son has special Gov. Tim Kaine (D) also has veto power Board of Education would school relationship needs to needs. over any changes to the regulations. Kaine consider limiting her power as Some said they found stated publicly at meeting in Northern Vir- a parent over her daughter’s be more balanced.” it challenging to get the ginia two months ago that he would be re- special education services. — Margaret Fisher, services they needed luctant to approve any regulation revisions Currently, a Virginia school under the current regu- that decreased parental involvement. system can only terminate a Fairfax County Council of PTAs lations. Educators and administrators provided student’s special education Woodson student input to the commonwealth’s education de- services with a parent’s con- Wesley Robinson said he partment, which then came up with the sent. But proposed changes to and his mother fought proposed regulation changes. Pyle said the special education regulations “We shouldn’t give any with the school admin- changes were aimed at “reducing the bu- would revoke this veto power. istration all year long reaucratic element” of special education and Parents would also lose the signals or do anything to over what special educa- not at limiting parental rights. right to call additional meet- tion services he should He added that Virginia has typically gone ings with school staff to re- suggest that parents are not receive. He failed math above and beyond the federal government view their child’s “individual- welcome.” and won’t graduate from when it comes to parental involvement in ized education program.” high school on time, in special education plans. The U.S. Depart- “I am my daughter’s best — James Lafferty, Alexandria parent of a part because the school ment of Education does not require states advocate,” wrote Falkenson in child with autism did not provide the sup- to get parents’ approval before they termi- testimony to Virginia’s school port he needed, said nate special education services. board. Robinson. One person spoke in favor of the proposal “The proposed regula- to eliminate parental consent during the MORE THAN 100 tions are not a smart hearing. Mary Lou Wall, of the Virginia PEOPLE, including “Parents need to be more idea, and whoever came Council of Administrators of Special Edu- Falkenson, signed up to speak up with these proposed cation, said it doesn’t make sense to give before the state school board involved because they know special education regu- parents unilateral veto power over the ter- at Oakton High School June lations doesn’t have chil- mination of their child’s special education 2. their children best.” dren in special educa- services if professionals agree that the sup- The overwhelming majority — Wesley Robinson, Woodson High School tion,” said Robinson. port is no longer needed. came to oppose the proposed special education student “There is a lot of confusion about these changes in special education THE OAKTON HEAR- regulations. This is about celebrating chil- regulations. Parents, students ING was the eighth of dren who tested out of special education,” and other advocates were nine the state school said Wall.

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28 Yard Sales 29 Misc. for Sale 26 Antiques 29 Misc. for Sale 21 Announcements 28 Yard Sales Nothing is too small to know, and 6/7 Moving Sale 8-10am- Moving sale, Sat 6/7, 8-? Fairfax/Greenbriar Comm Yard nothing too big to attempt. Xbox, tables, toys, desks, so- 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom We consign/pay top $ for QN Pillow Top Mattress & Capon Hill place Burke furn, Sale. Sat 6/7, 8-2. Rt 50, 1/4 mi fas, hsehold, wine rack, more! set - Brand new in boxes, antique/semi antique furn. box set Brand new in plastic glassware pottery, etc, W. of Fx Co Pky. R/D 6/8 -William Van Horne 5013 Portsmouth Rd., Fairfax Worth $1200+ including mid century & w/warranty! Can deliver. Rain/shine, will move indoors! (Can help deliver)Asking $575 danish modern Teak (Worth $300+) MUST SELL 571-926-1990 furniture, sterling, mens $150 571-926-1990 watches, painting/art glass, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements clocks, jewelry, costume 3 RE for Rent 3 RE for Rent jewelry, etc. Call Schefer 34 Pets TRUSTEE'S SALE TRUSTEES' SALE OF Antiques @ 703-241-0790. German Shepherd OF VALUABLE 13718 SMALLWOOD COURT Single Family Home pups - 2X World Sieger IMPROVED REAL ESTATE CHANTILLY, VA 20151 Waynewood School District 28 Yard Sales Grand pups, Lg Potomac River & Mt Vernon Pky, 4 BR, Head/Bone, blk/ red, Improved by the premises known as TAX MAP ID NO. 044-2-03-00-0311 vetted/ dewormed/1st 3 BA, 2 car gar. Basement, patio room Community vaccine, ready 6/20. 4121 Grover Glen Court, Fairfax, Virginia Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust double lot, Dep. w/credit approval yard sale $1200 from Charles Poore, Grantor, to John D. Eubank and Timothy call 301-972-3031 In execution of a Deed of Trust from June Pak, dated E. Lewis, Trustees, dated January 31, 2007 and recorded on $2400 mo, Avail 7/1, 703-862-7240 10 homes Sat 6/7, 9am- September 9, 2005, and recorded September 16, 2005, in February 6, 2007 as Instrument No. 2007003651.010 in Deed 1pm, r/s, Timberhead ln & Deed Book 17749 at page 530 among the Land Records of Book 19108 at Page 0046 among the Land Records of Fairfax burgee Ct reston, VA off Persian kittens born 3/30/08 Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will County, Virginia, with an original principal balance of $350,000, glade dr. antiques, furn, kid All adorable. 3 white males offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- default having occurred under the terms thereof, the Trustees 21 Announcements 21 Announcements clths & toys, tools, exer and 2 blue cream females. cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, will sell at public auction at the front door of the Circuit Court of equip, & lots more. Call 703-283-7275. Kittens Fairfax, Virginia, on Fairfax County, Virginia (4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 703-860-9543 located in Reston $200.00 22030) on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 JUNE 13, 2008 AT 4:00 Pm GARAGE SALES/ 101 Computers at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time YARD SALES Advertise & ALL THAT fee-simple LOT OF GROUND AND THE IM- locate Garage Sale Listings, the following property being the property contained in said PROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Fairfax County, Virginia, Locations, Directions Visit: HDI Deed known as 13718 Smallwood Court, Chantilly, VA 20151, and GarageSaleDirections.com EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES of Trust, described as follows: JENNIFER O. SMITH The property will be sold in an "AS IS" condition and sub- Yard Sale! 346 Home ject to conditions, restrictions, and agreements of record affect- COMPUTER CONSULTANT Lot 105, Ridge Top Terrace as the same appears duly dedicat- Community. Runnymeade - ed, platted and recorded in Deed Book 9440 at page 419, ing the same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind. off of Van Dorn just South of ➣ TRAINING among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. the Beltway. 7 JUN, 8AM- ➣ INSTALLATION TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $70,000 by cash or certi- 2PM. Rain date is 13 JUN ➣ Commonly known as 4121 Grover Glen Court, Fairfax, Virgin- fied funds will be required of the purchaser at the time and TROUBLE- ia 22030. place of sale. Balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash SHOOTING or certified funds within twenty (20) days of the date of sale. In- 29 Misc. for Sale ➣ LET US TAME THAT TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $20,000.00 or ten per- terest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of BEAST FOR YOU cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the 12% per annum from the date of sale to the date of settlement. $250 KING Pillow Top Serving Area Since 1995 form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser The party secured herein, if a bidder, shall not be required to Mattress & Box set (3pc)- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- post a deposit or to pay interest. Purchaser shall settle within Brand New, Never Used ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, twenty (20) days of the date of sale. TIME SHALL BE OF THE (703) 765-2222 time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of ESSENCE WITH RESPECT TO SETTLEMENT BY THE PUR- w/warranty. (Retail $500+) [email protected] Deliverable 571-926-1990 6.40 percent per annum from date of sale to date of CHASER. In the event that Purchaser does not settle as re- settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- quired for any reason, purchaser shall be in default. The de- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no faulting purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds 116 Childcare Avail. cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- or profits resulting from any resale of the property, and the de- 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of posit shall be forfeited to the Trustees and all of the expenses BURKE Childcare avail in my Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. of this sale (including attorneys’ fees and full commission on home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, the gross sale price) shall be charged against and paid out of evenings, Back-up care & Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and the forfeited deposit. In the event settlement is delayed for any special needs children stand the risk and cost of resale. reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, welcome. Large yard for lots of bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of fun! 703-569-8056 Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements the foreclosure, or unknown title defects, there shall be no and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water and all public real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- charges including electrical, sanitation, and/or metropolitan dis- St. George's UMC alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be trict charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted for the current Preschool sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of year to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the pur- is Enrolling for the upocming redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- chaser. The purchaser is responsible for any amount in excess school year. We offer a fun ments of record affecting the same, if any. of $250.00 of outstanding water bills, if any, incurred prior to learning environment for date of sale. Cost of all documentary stamps, transfer taxes children ages 2 1/2 to 5 In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- and settlement expenses shall be borne by the purchaser. If years old. We also offer vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- the Trustees are unable to convey good and marketable title, an exciting extended day clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the the purchaser’s sole remedy in law and equity shall be limited program. For more time of sale. to a refund of the deposit and the sale shall be considered null information, please call and void and of no effect. (703)385-4422. This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical pos- The subject property and all improvements thereon will session of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or 201 Import Auto be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- damage to the property from the date of sale forward. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- 2003 BMW Z-4, 3.0 – ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well The property will be sold in an "AS IS" condition, without IMMACULATE CONDITION, as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- any warranties or guaranties either expressed or implied as to $22,500 um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- the nature, condition, or description of the improvements there- 225-hp, 3.0-liter, I-6, Alpine chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of on and subject to all easements, conditions, restrictions, rights White, Beige top, Beige leath- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the of redemption, covenants, encumbrances, such state of facts er interior. EXCELLENT risk of loss and that an accurate survey or physical inspection of the property CONDITION, 44K miles, 5- might disclose, and agreements of record affecting the same, if speed automatic w/OD and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- any. In addition, the property will be sold subject to all existing auto-manual, Sport Package, tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of housing, building, and zoning code violations, and subject to all Sycamore Wood Trim, Dual sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- environmental problems and violations which may exist on or Power heated Seats, Single ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- with respect to the property and subject to all matters and re- CD changer, iPod interface, tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be strictions of record affecting the same, if any. Driver and passenger 1-touch at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public down power windows, Fully charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be The Trustees reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to Automatic Power Top, cruise adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by reject any and all bids, to withdraw the property from sale at control, Telescopic tilt sport the purchaser. any time before or at the auction, to extend the time to receive leather-wrapped steering bids, to waive or modify the deposit requirement, to waive or wheel, Rain Sensor wipers, The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the modify the requirement that interest be paid on the unpaid pur- Automatic Air Conditioning, right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- chase money, and/or to extend the period of time for settle- Dual visor vanity mirrors, Day- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; ment. night rearview mirror, Power (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- side mirrors, Keyfob (all doors) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Additional terms may be announced at the sale. The suc- remote keyless entry, Car has to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or cessful bidder will be required to execute and deliver to the been garaged and covered time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Trustees a memorandum or contract of the sale at the conclu- (BMW cover included) No hereunder. sion of bidding. bodywork or visible scratches. BMW Dealership maintained - Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- The information contained herein was obtained from sour- all service records available. nounced at the time of sale. ces deemed to be reliable, but is offered for informational pur- 14.5 gal. Fuel tank - Excellent poses only. The Trustees, auctioneer, and secured party do gas mileage (Average 22 city, DAVID N. PRENSKY not make any representations or warranties with respect to the 30 Hwy.) Rear wheel drive, 4 accuracy of this information. wheel disc brakes. Substitute Trustee NADA value - $22,800 John D. Eubank and Timothy E. Lewis, Trustees Kelley Blue Book value - FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: $22,500 FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Consumer Car Reviews give David N. Prensky Jackson & Campbell, P.C. the Z-4, Overall Rating 5 out of Chasen & Chasen Russell S. Drazin, Attorney 5 stars. This is an AWESOME Suite 500 1120 Twentieth St., NW, South Tower roadster - fun to drive and defi- 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-3437 nitely a "head-turner" Washington, D.C. 20015 202-457-1600 703.220.6334 (202) 244-4000 www.jackscamp.com Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 25 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke ClassifiedClassified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon

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IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Improved by the premises known as Improved by the premises known as Improved by the premises known as Improved by the premises known as 9406 Lakeland Fells Lane, Lorton, Virginia 4741 Parkman Court, Annandale, Virginia 4490 Market Commons Drive, #406, Fairfax, Virginia 6412 Wainfleet Court, Springfield, Virginia In execution of a Deed of Trust from Joseph Z. Taylor, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Ahmad O. Noori, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Jose Ovidio Medi- III, dated November 2, 2007, and recorded November 5, 2007, dated December 22, 2005, and recorded December 29, 2005, na, dated January 10, 2006, and recorded January 19, 2006, in In execution of a Deed of Trust from Scott A. Clapper, in Deed Book 19644 at page 1819 among the Land Records of in Deed Book 18090 at page 1674 among the Land Records of Deed Book 18142 at page 536, as corrected in Deed Book dated January 18, 2005, and recorded January 25, 2005, in Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will 18608 at page 20 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Deed Book 16912 at page 1325 among the Land Records of offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road. public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- Fairfax, Virginia, on Fairfax, Virginia, on Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, on Fairfax, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 11:41 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time at 11:43 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time at 11:32 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time at 11:39 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time the following property being the property contained in said the following property being the property contained in said Deed Deed the following property being the property contained in said the following property being the property contained in said Deed Deed of Trust, described as follows: of Trust, described as follows: of Trust, described as follows: of Trust, described as follows: Tax Map No. 055-2-24-0406 Lot 18, Section 1, Lorton Valley North as the same appears du- ly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 14601 at Unit 4741, Phase 11, Building 70, Fairfax Heritage Lot 94-A, of the resubdivision of Lots 25 to 60, both inclusive of Commonly known as 4490 Market Commons Drive, #406, Fair- page 1090, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- fax, Virginia 22033. ia. Tax Map No. 070-2-15-11-4741 the subdivision known as Rhygate as the same appears duly on a plat attached to a deed of resubdivision recorded in Deed TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $30,000.00 or ten per- Commonly known as 9406 Lakeland Fells Lane, Lorton, Virgin- Commonly known as 4741 Parkman Court, Annandale, Book 3254 at page 16, among the Land Records of Fairfax cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the ia 22079. Virginia 22003. County, Virginia; together with an easement for ingress and form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser egress to be exercised in common with others entitled to the at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per- use thereof over Parcel 1-A as shown on the aforesaid plat. ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser Commonly known as 6412 Wainfleet Court, Springfield, Virgin- 6.975 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ia 22152. ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $33,000.00 or ten per- deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- 6.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. 6.50 percent per annum from date of sale to date of cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of off against the purchase price. Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. stand the risk and cost of resale. 5.375 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- ments of record affecting the same, if any. alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of stand the risk and cost of resale. In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the time of sale. In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be The subject property and all improvements thereon will clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- time of sale. time of sale. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well The subject property and all improvements thereon will The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- time of sale. risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the The subject property and all improvements thereon will ring after risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- risk of loss and be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- ism, theft, chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of con- time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- veyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and lo- Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examina- ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- chaser also cal taxes, public charges, and special or regular assessments, tion of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, pub- at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at be assumed by the purchaser. lic charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the by the purchaser. the purchaser. tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by hereunder. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement the purchaser. hereunder. hereunder. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the nounced at the time of sale. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale. approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; DAVID N. PRENSKY (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Substitute Trustee to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: hereunder. FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen nounced at the time of sale. Suite 500 Suite 500 Suite 500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. DAVID N. PRENSKY Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 Substitute Trustee

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen Suite 500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20015 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] (202) 244-4000 26 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 Burke Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2008 ❖ 27 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000 DIANA WHITFIELD BETTY BARTHLE 703-425-4466 Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producer OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • TOP PRODUCER NVAR & MILLION www.DianaWhitfield.com DOLLAR SALES CLUB 703-503-1830 e-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] website: www.bettybarthle.com Woodbridge SF Elegant Random Hills $299,000 $454,900 West Springfield TLC abounds! Spacious TH w/ 2 MBRs, 4 BR’s & 2.5 3.5 BAs, & 1 Car Gar. Cardinal Forest BA’s. Kit, DR Hrdwd flrs on main lvl & COMING & Foyer fea- foyer. Kit w/ 42” Cherry $539,900 ture ceramic cabinets & granite counter. SOON! tile. New car- Recessed lighting, crown Great house with completely remodeled peting & molding, 2 fpls, deck, fresh paint fenced patio plus much kitchen and baths! Wonderful family throughout. more. Both MBRs w/ cath. Walk-out ceilings, ceiling fans, & 2 room addition plus a spacious bed- from DR to lrg closets. MBA w/ Sep room/sitting room & full bath on lower level. Two fireplaces. Large LR & new deck & fully fenced backyard backing to tub, shower & skylight. woods. Fin LL offers 2 Bedrooms, Rec. Rm. Terrific location - easy FR plus a separate den. 4 bdrms & 3 full baths. 2 car garage. This is a with FP, walk-out, full BA, laundry room, & access to transportation storage area. and Fairfax Corner! great home! CALL JUDY SEMLER CHARLES SHAW DIANE SUNDT 703-503-1826 with [email protected] 703-503-1885 Search the MLS at [email protected] charlesNshaw.com www.JudysHomeTeam.com 703-615-4626 Oakton Burke $295,900 Dale City Chalet $585,000 BANK OWNED $325,900 N -4 Woods Gorgeous all FORECLOSURE!! E 1 Beautifully P $424,900 brick home on .5 3 levels * 3 bdrms * 2 O N maintained, U Charming 4 BR, acre manicured S cul-de-sac lot. full + 2 half baths * move-in condi- 2.5 BA home situ- Hardwood floors, stepdown living room tion. 5BR, ated on a fabu- 2 fpls, 5 bdrms, 3 with fireplace * walk 3FB home. lous lot! full baths, fresh out recreation room Kitchen & Beautiful hard- paint, updated Baths updated. to fenced yard * walk wood floors in the kitchen, over- Large Rec. Rm. W/Fireplace. Covered Deck & sized 2 car garage w/GarageTek organization system to VRE station. living room & dining room. Large family room Fenced backyard. Convenient to I-95, with gas FP. Eat-in kitchen. Plenty of storage in plus much more. Call Judy at Visit www.HickoryHillsDrive.com or call Quantico, & Belvoir. Must see. the 4th level!! Great schools! No HOA . 703-503-1885. 703-503-1885 Call Charles Shaw at 703-989-7169 Call Diane for more info.

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